http://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2023/12/03/apple-macbook-air-new-macbook-m2-m3-macbook-pro-macos/? Why You Should Wait For Apple’s New MacBook Air Ewan Spence, Senior Contributor Dec 3, 2023, 11:56am EST Updated December 3: article originally posted December 2. The holidays are coming, laptops are starting to creak, and the temptation is there to grab an upgrade for Christmas. But if you're looking for a consumer laptop, … Continue reading Want more power in your MacBook Air? Can you wait till next June?
Best thrillers of 2023 according to NY Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/02/books/review/best-thrillers-2023.html The Best Thrillers of 2023 They include an espionage caper, the tale of a murderous librarian and a high-stakes adventure that takes place inside the various stomachs of a whale. Credit...Timo Lenzen By Sarah Lyall Dec. 2, 2023 This year’s best thrillers come in various shades of suspense, dread and wonder. But each leads the … Continue reading Best thrillers of 2023 according to NY Times
Reservation Dogs: a heartbreaking, life-affirming TV show worth finding
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/nov/29/reservation-dogs-the-most-heartbreaking-life-affirming-tv-youll-ever-see Reservation Dogs: the most heartbreaking, life-affirming TV you’ll ever see At its best, this show about young Native American drifters was high art. Wherever it decided to take us – from California to the spirit plane itself – it was a joy to follow Stuart Heritage, @stuheritage, published Wed 29 Nov 2023 10.44 EST … Continue reading Reservation Dogs: a heartbreaking, life-affirming TV show worth finding
Expansion of NYC composting program forcing out the pioneering “true believer” groups
ww.nytimes.com/2023/12/01/nyregion/community-composting-budget-cuts.html Composting’s ‘True Believers’ Jilted as N.Y.C. Curbside Program Grows The community initiatives that helped make composting a reality in New York are facing possible budget cuts, and advocates say their loss will be devastating. A rally at City Hall on Wednesday against the proposed cuts to New York’s composting programs. Advocates say the abrupt … Continue reading Expansion of NYC composting program forcing out the pioneering “true believer” groups
Stop worrying about using Apple iPhone’s Name Drop
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/29/technology/namedrop-apple-iphone-police.html Don’t Be Afraid of the iPhone’s NameDrop Feature, Experts Say Police departments have issued warnings about a new Apple setting that lets users exchange contact information by bringing their devices together. Tech experts say the fears are overblown. By Jesus Jiménez, published Nov. 29, 2023 Police departments from New Jersey to California have been sounding … Continue reading Stop worrying about using Apple iPhone’s Name Drop
Four lucrative tax deductions that seniors often overlook
https://apple.news/A5olUuLbXT16Z-BAkvldn9 Four Lucrative Tax Deductions That Seniors Often Overlook There are a host of tax breaks available to retirees and older Americans, but they’re easy to miss By Lori Ioannou, published in the Wall Street Journal, Nov. 29, 2023 9:00 pm ET Many older Americans are missing out on valuable tax breaks offered by the IRS, … Continue reading Four lucrative tax deductions that seniors often overlook
Update your iPhone’s software NOW
http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2023/11/30/ios-1712-apple-suddenly-releases-urgent-update-for-all-iphone-users iOS 17.1.2: Apple Suddenly Releases Urgent Update For All iPhone Users David Phelan, Senior Contributor This post was updated on November 30, 2023, to add Apple’s security notes and details of what it means. The iOS 17.1.1 iPhone update landed on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Just three weeks later, Apple has delivered its next … Continue reading Update your iPhone’s software NOW
Air pollution from fossil fuels kills 5 million people a year
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/29/air-pollution-from-fossil-fuels-kills-5-million-people-a-year Air pollution from fossil fuels ‘kills 5 million people a year’ Of more than 8 million deaths worldwide from outdoor air pollution, 61% linked to fossil fuels, finds study Andrew Gregory, Health editor, published Wed 29 Nov 2023 18.30 EST Air pollution from fossil fuel use is killing 5 million people worldwide every year, a … Continue reading Air pollution from fossil fuels kills 5 million people a year
Booker Prize winner named for dystopian novel “Prophet Song”
http://www.npr.org/2023/11/26/1215303899/paul-lynch-booker-prize-prophet-song-dublin-ireland Irish writer Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize for dystopian novel 'Prophet Song' NOVEMBER 26, 20238:32 PM ET By The Associated Press Paul Lynch, winner of the 2023 Booker Prize, celebrates shortly after the announcement in London on Sunday. Alberto Pezzali/AP LONDON — Irish writer Paul Lynch won the Booker Prize for fiction on Sunday with what judges … Continue reading Booker Prize winner named for dystopian novel “Prophet Song”
NYC’s congestion pricing details in final stages with $15 toll likely
$15 Tolls Likely for Nation’s First Congestion Pricing Program New York wants to discourage drivers from contributing to some of the world’s heaviest traffic. After decades of delays, the plan is nearly a reality. The congestion pricing program in New York is filling in its final details, with an advisory group unveiling a recommended pricing … Continue reading NYC’s congestion pricing details in final stages with $15 toll likely
Deleting space guzzling MacOS Sonoma live wallpapers once downloaded
https://appleinsider.com/inside/macos-sonoma/tips/how-to-delete-macos-sonomas-live-wallpapers [click thru for helpful illustrations not included below] How to delete macOS Sonoma's live wallpapers Chip Loder | Nov 28, 2023 Apple added dynamic desktop wallpapers in macOS Sonoma, but not everyone wants them. Here's how to remove the new additions from your Mac. The Mac has supported the ability to change your desktop's background image for … Continue reading Deleting space guzzling MacOS Sonoma live wallpapers once downloaded
Taylor Swift Era Tour movie will stream beginning December 13th
variety.com/2023/music/news/taylor-swifts-streaming-eras-tour-film-extra-songs-1235809590/ [places to watch the movie bolded below] Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ Film to Be Released for Streaming in December, With Three Extra Songs By Chris Willman, Getty Images for TAS Rights Management Powered by Trinity Audio Taylor Swift announced Monday morning that her “Eras Tour” film will be released for streaming on her birthday, Dec. 13 — … Continue reading Taylor Swift Era Tour movie will stream beginning December 13th
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